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Hebrew

University of St Andrews

About this course

MA (joint degree) in Hebrew, a Hebrew and Jewish Studies and Modern Languages degree. Students undertake study in this subject area.

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Institution
University of St Andrews
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Hebrew
Median salary
£38,500 after 5 years

Entry requirements

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What students say

Based on about 17 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 100%
  • Learning opportunities: 95%
  • Assessment and feedback: 80%
  • Academic support: 100%
  • Organisation and management: 94%
  • Learning resources: 97%
  • Student voice: 92%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 100%

What graduates do next

Based on about 40 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Working: 60%
  • Further study: 25%
  • Unemployed: 5%

Most common jobs

  • Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
  • Finance Professionals: 15%
  • Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
  • Skilled trades occupations: 5%
  • Administrative occupations: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 80%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 25%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 5%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
  • East Midlands: 4%
  • East of England: 6%
  • London: 42%
  • South East: 5%
  • South West: 4%
  • Wales: 1%
  • Scotland: 26%
  • Northern Ireland: 3%

Who gets in

Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 80%
  • Baccalaureate: 20%

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of Hebrew at University of St Andrews earn?

The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £30,000 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £57,500. The £38,500 median after five years is £8,000 more than the UK median for African and modern Middle Eastern studies.

What do graduates of Hebrew at University of St Andrews do next?

85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on Hebrew at University of St Andrews?

100% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for Hebrew at University of St Andrews?

The average entrant had 206 UCAS points.

Does Hebrew at University of St Andrews include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on Hebrew at University of St Andrews?

100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.